Product Information
RITALIN 20 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $1.6315 per EA under NDC 00078044105. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationNDC
00078044105
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
6/17/2026
Active Ingredients
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA010187On Market Since
12/31/1955
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for RITALIN 20 MG TABLET has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 24.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.6315 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $1.6404 (Jun 11, 2025) |
| All-time low | $1.2809 (May 23, 2018) |
| 52-week high | $1.6317 |
| 52-week low | $1.6229 |
| Median price | $1.2976 |
| Average price | $1.3765 |
| Largest weekly change | +9.9% (Jan 11, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 7 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 7 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 11% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of RITALIN 20 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for RITALIN 20 MG TABLET, manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is $1.6315 per EA (NDC 00078044105), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of RITALIN 20 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for RITALIN 20 MG TABLET has risen 24.5%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for RITALIN 20 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for RITALIN 20 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $1.2809 (May 23, 2018) to a high of $1.6404 (Jun 11, 2025), with a median of $1.2976 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to RITALIN 20 MG TABLET?
Yes. 7 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHYLPHENIDATE ER(CD) 20 MG CP, is $1.4523 per EA — about 11% below RITALIN 20 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures RITALIN 20 MG TABLET?
RITALIN 20 MG TABLET (NDC 00078044105) is labeled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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